The Adventure of the Dying Detective


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»The Adventure of the Dying Detective« is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, about the brilliant Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in 1913. SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE [1859-1930], was a Scottish physician and author, best known for his stories about the groundbreaking master detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle wrote a total of 56 short stories and four novels about Sherlock Holmes and his constant companion Dr. Watson.




The Adventure of the Dying Detective


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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" by Arthur Conan Doyle. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.




The Adventure of The Dying Detective


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The Adventure of the Dying Detective' is one of the stories among 56 Sherlock Holmes adventure by Arthur Conan Doyle.




The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes


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No mystery is too challenging for the infamous detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson. Holmes is at his best when the job seems impossible—or just plain absurd. From cases involving a strange group for red-headed men to a missing thumb, Holmes uses his powers of observation and deduction to solve even the weirdest mysteries. Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published his first twelve original Sherlock Holmes short stories as serials in the UK's Strand Magazine from 1891-1892. This unabridged collection of the stories is taken from the book form, originally published in 1892.




The Adventure of the Dying Detective


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"The Adventure of the Dying Detective", in some editions simply titled "The Dying Detective" (first published 1913), is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Together with seven other stories, it is collected as His Last Bow (published 1917).




The Adventure of the Devil's Foot


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Holmes' much-needed spa vacation in Cornwall is cut short when a bizarre case crops up, prompting the famed detective and his assistant Watson to get involved. Although the strange tragedy that befalls a local family is initially blamed upon the Devil himself, Holmes' clever sleuthing proves that the true perpetrator was all too human.




The Adventure of the Dying Detective Sherlock Holmes


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"He's dying, Dr. Watson," said she. "For three days he has been sinking, and I doubt if he will last the day. He would not let me get a doctor. This morning when I saw his bones sticking out of his face and his great bright eyes looking at me I could stand no more of it. 'With your leave or without it, Mr. Holmes, I am going for a doctor this very hour, ' said I. 'Let it be Watson, then, ' said he. I wouldn't waste an hour in coming to him, sir, or you may not see him alive." I was horrified for I had heard nothing of his illness. I need not say that I rushed for my coat and my hat. As we drove back I asked for the details.




The Adventure of the Speckled Band


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"The Adventure of the Speckled Band" by Arthur Conan Doyle follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of a woman in a locked room. Her sister, fearing for her life, seeks Holmes' help. The clues point to a chilling family secret and a strange sound in the night, leading Holmes to uncover a sinister plot hidden in plain sight.




The Adventure of the Red Circle


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When you're in the mood for a classic Sherlock Holmes story, nothing else will do. In this tightly plotted tale, the services of the famed super-sleuth are solicited by a distraught landlady. At her behest, Holmes and Watson investigate the case of a mysterious lodger who may not be what he appears to be.




The Adventure of the Dying Detective - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story


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Plagued by a rare tropical disease, Sherlock Holmes attempts to solve a dangerous case from the confines of his bed. Hemmed within the restraints of his Baker Street flat, the unstoppable detective, Sherlock Holmes, is dying. Afflicted with a rare tropical disease, he calls upon his closest friend and sleuthing partner, Doctor Watson, to assist him. Feverish but as sharp as ever, Holmes attempts to stop a sinister plot from his deathbed. First published in 1913, ‘The Adventure of the Dying Detective’ is a classic short story from the master of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction.